Alphadopa 500 Tablet

Short Description

Alphadopa 500 Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Alphadopa 500 Tablet can be taken alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. You may take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. You should take this medicine as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alphadopa 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Alphadopa 500 Tablet with high protein meals such as cottage cheese, Swiss cheese, protein powder, eggs and milk.

Side Effects

Headache Weakness Dizziness Dryness in the mouth

Breastfeeding Warning

Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.

Alphadopa 500 Tablet is an alpha-2 agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood around the body.

Take last dose of the day at bedtime. Do not drive or use machinery if you experience dizziness and lightheadedness. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.